A member asked:

Dropped something on my wrist. had it x-rayed-no broken bones. vein is now showing (swollen?) on side of wrist and hurts when touched, a searing pain

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

The trauma to your: wrist may have damaged the lining of the vein which lead to formation of a blood clot. This would make it painful and swollen. It is unlikely that it will cause you any harm. Analgesics and a heating pad on low should help it.

Answered 1/18/2017

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